Music Access Miami 2021 Grantees
With the launch of our Music Access Mini-Grants, our aim was to support small, grassroots initiatives to increase their ability to serve more youth and families with nimble funds for capacity building, general operating support, and program support. Because each and every organization is critical in helping us reach our goal, this grant-cycle focused specifically on organizations with an operating budget under $250,000 annually, understanding the challenges that smaller and newer organizations often face in securing programmatic and operational support. Our 2021 grantees are a powerful and diverse group of organizations, representative of the unique cross sections that make our region special, serving youth and families in neighborhoods from Florida City to Brownsville (and everywhere in between).
Black Orchid foundation
To launch The Chitlin Circuit. A multi-generational experience, The Chitlin Circuit will bridge the gap between music, black history, and community development, featuring free performances from local artists inside historical landmarks to pass on the history and aural tradition of the sounds and stories of the community.
the children’s voice chorus
To support and expand the strong partnership between The Children’s Voice Chorus and Branches. This will include increasing the scope of existing choral programs in Florida City and launching new programs in South Miami, reaching families who have limited access to resources.
Friends of South Florida Music
Friends of South Florida Music will provide music enrichment and experiences during the school day for young children and children with disabilities, train classroom teachers to incorporate music into their daily activities, and provide a culminating event for participating children, families, and communities in six under-resourced schools and child care facilities.
miami girls rock camp
To support new programming and operating support to increase capacity to offer year-round programs. Additionally, funding will also provide payment for key members of the Miami Girls Rock Camp team who most often donate their time.
banding together: Miami jam sessions
To support Banding Togethers, Miami Jam Sessions, which of provides no-cost social skills music programs for neuro-diverse teens and young adults.
miami youth orchestra
To support the operations of the Miami Youth Orchestra, whose mission is to serve the culturally underserved & youth, by creating opportunities for growth as artists and human beings, promoting self-confidence and a multicultural view of the world.
pinecrest city music project
To further enrich the program’s artistic excellence by enlisting professional teaching artists to conduct rehearsals, masterclasses, and public access opportunities; provide equitable access to all programming and public access events through ADA accommodations and providing instrument loans/concert attire to low income students; and provide administrative operational support.
teeny violini
To provide programming support for Teeny Violini’s early learning music program in the Brownsville/Liberty City neighborhood. Funds will help supplement the cost of teaching artist fees for music lessons to early learners participating for the duration of the program, helping to alleviate the cost barrier that would limit program access to students and families.
virtual inclusion artists academy
Virtual Inclusion Artists (VIA) Academy is an immersive summer program, offered at no cost to students, that is redefining career pathways in classical music by engaging youth who are historically underrepresented in classical music or have limited access to arts education. Grant funds will be used for capacity-building, design, and planning.
Zunzún Arts & education
To cover artistic fees and production costs for My Patio Friends, a digital, multilingual program that employs music and culture to help children (PreK-5th grade) that are behind in reading due to the COVID-19 pandemic.